Fred Kauffeld, who is accused of shooting a Johnson County Deputy, entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment Friday.

Kauffeld's attorney appeared on his behalf.

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The trial is set for Jan. 25, 2016.

Kauffeld is facing two counts of capital murder, one count of burglary and two counts of attempted murder. If found guilty, Kauffeld could face life in prison or the death penalty. Johnson County Prosecutor David Gibbons is still deciding if he will seek the death penalty for these charges.

Kauffeld is accused killing Reserve Deputy Sonny Smith of Clarksville. Smith and another deputy were called to home being robbed by Kauffeld, a confrontation followed and Smith was shot to death.

Last month, Kauffeld appeared in court, he told the judge he did not shoot the reserve deputy. The defendant told 40/29 news it was friendly fire.

Kauffeld is currently being held in a Pope County detention center without bond.